Ornamented substrate and methods for forming the same

Abstract

A method for inlaying an ornament comprising one or more gems into a substrate comprising forming a cavity within a portion of a surface of the substrate and securing an ornament in the cavity. In particular, a method for inlaying an ornament having one or more gems into a substrate is shown. The method includes forming a cavity within a portion of a surface of the substrate and securing an ornament in the cavity. An ornamented substrate is also shown. The substrate includes a cavity extending along a surface of the substrate and an ornament having one or more gems, and the cavity is sized to receive the ornament and the ornament is secured in the cavity.

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         15 . An ornamented substrate comprising:
 a substrate including a cavity extending along a surface of the substrate; and   an ornament comprising one or more gems,   wherein the cavity is sized to receive the ornament and the ornament is secured in the cavity.   
     
     
         16 . The ornamented substrate of  claim 15  further comprising:
 a substantially transparent cover in the cavity overlaying the ornament. 
 
     
     
         17 . The ornamented substrate of  claim 16  wherein the substantially transparent cover is flush with the surface of the substrate. 
     
     
         18 . The ornamented substrate of  claim 17  further comprising a sealant between the cover and the surface of the substrate. 
     
     
         19 . The ornamented substrate of  claim 15  wherein the ornament is friction fitted inside the cavity. 
     
     
         20 . The ornamented substrate of  claim 15  further comprising a second substrate between the one or more gems and the cavity of the substrate. 
     
     
         21 . The ornamented substrate of  claim 20  wherein the second substrate is selected from the group consisting of mesh and fabric. 
     
     
         22 . The ornamented substrate of  claim 15  further comprising lighting received in the cavity.